Why Registered Providers Are Important to the NDIS
Becoming a NDIS registered providers offers many benefits to both your organisation and the people you support. These include access to a growing market, stable funding, enhanced credibility and networking opportunities. Choosing a registered provider also ensures that your supports meet stringent quality and safety standards. However, some participants who self-manage their plans choose to use unregistered providers. Benefits to participants Many people with disability are supported in individual arrangements (called services-for-one) that allow family members to employ support workers and use their NDIS funding to pay for a variety of supports. These arrangements are regulated by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and some types of supports must be provided by registered providers. Benefits of choosing a registered provider include: Access to a diverse network of services: Registered providers have access to a range of different services that may suit the needs of ea...